TK Foundation New sletter - Tarence Kinsey Foundation

Volume 1 Issue 2
Special points of interest:
 Webpage: Is available for Social Media access
21 June 2015
 Quarterly: TK Foundation Newsletter
 A Tribute to: Family, Friends and Supporter’s
 Announcements: See (page 3)
TK Foundation Newsletter
TARENCE KINSEY FOUNDATON (NON-PROFIT) ORGANIZATION
Top Story: “Who we are” as a Foundation.
Tarence Kinsey Foundation
(Non-profit) Organization,
Tampa, Florida was established on 21 September 2009,
for the purpose of establishing
and supporting community
projects, especially those involving our youth and their
families in Tampa Bay community and surrounding areas.
1. Mission:
Our mission is to empower and motivate our youth
by developing and fostering goal setting accountability and social responsibility skills. We will instill
a “Yes I Can” Commitment to achievement with
focus on academics,
health, physical fitness
and career preparedness
2. Goal:
Is to increase the amount
of kids we help every year
by providing
more college scholarships,
mentoring programs, life
skills events, and additional
educational and athletic
resources to help better the
lives of our youth.
3. Vision:
Our ultimate vision is to enrich the quality of life for our
youth and their families.
We have a strong focus on
helping kids understand
their potential, proper decision making and community
to family.
Mentoring Program:
Is a program within the TK
Foundation called “Circle
Me” with the mission of improving the social, moral,
physical and mental well
being of young teens.
We impart information
and skills that educate,
promote leadership, accountability, health and
wellness. Our aim is to
circle the individual with
love and support help to
enrich his or her quality
of life.
Our goal is to ensure that
every teen reach their
highest potential.
TK’s Annual Celebration Dinner
this year will take place on Saturday, July 11, 2015 at the Westin
Tampa Bay on Rocky Point.
The foundations goal is to raise
$10,000 to go towards the 20152016 Tarence Kinsey Foundation’s scholarships fund.
Inside this issue:
Story Headlines:
Tarence Kinsey Jersey
Retirement at JHS
On June 2, 2015, Jefferson High
School retired Tarence Kinsey’s
basketball jersey at the boys
basketball awards banquet.
Tarence is the All-time leading
scorer with 1, 830 points.
Tarence attended JHS from
1998-2002.
For more details visit:
www.tarencekinseyfoundation.org
/events
Top Stories & Headlines
1
Staff & Members
2
Anniversaries-Birthdays
2
Health and Sport Page
2
Community Activities
3
Circle Me updates
4
Events Recap
4
Page 2
TK FOUNDATION NEWSLETTER
Staff & Members:
PRESIDENT-FOUNDER
Mr. Tarence A. Kinsey, Jr.
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
Mr. Lewis G. Shepherd
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Mrs. Alisa G. McPherson-Howell
COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR
Mrs. Carlisia Martin-Shepherd
DIRECTOR OF MARKETING
+PR
Ms. Carolynn Smith
AMBASSADOR-DIRECTOR FOR
OVERSEAS
EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATOR
TREASURER
**Honorary Chairman**
“Tell me and I forget,
teach me and I may
remember, involve me
and I learn."
Mr. JT “Uncle Nump” Bull Jr.
Ms. April Y. Williams
VACANT
Mr. Randolph Kinsey
Anniversaries-Birthdays: (July - August 2014)
July:
Benjamin Franklin
August:
3- Aug Happy Birthday to
Carlisia Shepherd
(Communications Director)
TK’s Health & Wellness Corner:
Health Tips :
Youth and Adults should be getting
a minimum of 7 hours of sleep each
night to help reduce the risk of:
mood swings, depression, and
weight gain.
Take a multi-vitamin every day and
get your recommended amount of
calcium through food or supplements as well as vitamin D and
omega-3 fats.
September:
Sport Activities:
USF Men’s Basketball Camp:
The TK Foundation was able to
sponsor our mentee’s Jeremiah and
Rashard for the USF Men’s Basketball Camp this June.
The boys had a great time, learned a
lot, and received great exposure from
the USF coaches.
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Community Activities:
TK” & Friends Pro Skills Basketball Camp will take place on Saturday and Sunday, July 25 and 26th
at Jefferson High School.
The skills camp will include: offense, defense, shooting, ball handling, agility, and “off court” life
skills. The players will be taught
the same drills as the NBA!
The City of Tampa Black History
Committee, Inc. recognized our
founder, Tarence Kinsey, as the
youngest African American Sports
Legend of Tampa Bay. The awards
ceremony was held on February 18,
2015 at the Tampa Convention
Center.
TK Foundation 3rd Annual Celebration “Fund Raising” Dinner
this year will take place on
Saturday, July 11, 2015 at the Westin Tampa Bay on Rocky Point. The
foundations goal is to raise $10,000
to go towards the 2015-2016 Tarence Kinsey Foundation’s scholarships fund.
Our mentee’s will have the chance
to show how much the Mentoring
Program, has inspired there lives.
“The heart of
MENTORING
Registration is open until July 20th
www.tarencekinseyfoundation.com
/camps
TK’s Annual Back to School
Bash will be held in August 2015
at the Belmont Heights Boys and
Girls Club. More details will be
announced in July.
Monthly-Quarterly Meeting & Announcements:
Getting the most out of
life isn’t about how much
you keep for yourself, but
how much you pour into
Board of Directors-will
meet on 2 July 2015 for the
next Quarterly Board Meeting.
others”
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A Tribute to family, friends &
supporter’s…
TK Foundation would like to thank
each and every one of you, who;
continue to support the foundation’s
vision year after year. The “Circle
Me” Mentoring Program continue to
support their mentees by “mentoring
and building the youth of our future.”
Sponsor’s & Supporter’s:
Sponsor’s:
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Supporter’s:
Distinguished “DGs” Gentlemen TK Foundation would like to express
our deepest appreciation for your
(Veterans of Saudi Arabia)
generous contributions (donations)
“JT” Uncle Nump Bull Jr.
in support of the TK Foundation.
Seven Marketing + PR
Thanks!
Veterans of Saudi Arabia (VOSA)
“Give Day Tampa Bay”
Brand Awareness in the Community
“Circle Me at Give Day Tampa Bay”- Public Speaking
2014 “Circle Me” Graduate Dequan Wilson and Executive Director, Lisa McPherson—Howell (above);
overcame their public speaking fears by appearing “Live” on PBS—WEDU for “Give Day Tampa Bay”.
“Give Day Tampa Bay” was held on May 5th to bring recognition and awareness to Tampa Bay
nonprofits. Lisa and Dequan were selected as one of Tampa Bay’s nonprofits to be interviewed. They
were able to create awareness and brand recognition for the TK Foundation, and helped the
foundation raise money.
COTBHC Black History Celebration
│ TK Jersey Retirement at JHS
Visit us at: www.tarencekinseyfoundation.org │facebook.com/tarencekinseyfoundation
Contact Us: Phone: (813)-358-3511 │E-mail: csmith@tarencekinseyfoundation.org 11328 Winthrop Avenue, Riverview, FL 33578